Waiareka Junction

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Forrester Gallery which includes heritage architecture

Forrester Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Forrester Gallery during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Forrester Gallery
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Grainstore Gallery

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Grainstore Gallery

Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is AED 320 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 320
AED 369 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)
"We love Poshtel! From our arrival to our departure, everything was wonderful. The staff is incredibly kind and offered a wealth of information. Each room in the hotel is uniquely decorated. There are a lot of shopping and dining options within walking distance."

Reviewed on 18 June 2025

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 319 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 319
AED 367 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (674 reviews)
Good motel
"Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 283 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
AED 283
AED 328 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (530 reviews)
"Last time I stayed at this Hotel was 30 years ago. Was perfectly adequate for a comfortable nights stay. Central Oamaru, so good location with plenty of free parking at the rear of the Hotel. Happy with my stay overall."

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (358 reviews)
"Stayed one night as a stop over. Room was spacious and clean with everything we needed. Restaurant is right on the property and staff are very helpful."

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

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Heritage Court Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 335 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 335
AED 386 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
"Will highly recommend to friends and families."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

The Mews Oamaru
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 305 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
AED 305
AED 351 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"It is a retro property, very clean and very hospitable hosts."

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

289 Midway Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction

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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmes Hill
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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Weston

While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Weston
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Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oamaru North

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